The Essence of La Belle Province

2016-2017

THE TRAVEL MAGAZINE FOR THE LANAUDIÈRE AND MAURICIE REGIONS

THE ESSENCE THE QUEBEC YOU’VE OF LA BELLE PROVINCE DREAMED OF! IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH WILDERNESS EXPERIENCING REAL WINTER TAKING THE ABORIGINAL PULSE DISCOVERING LOCAL FOODS REMEMBERING THE AREA’S FOUNDERS AND MUCH MORE!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

06 WELCOME 36 OUTDOORS 56 URBAN PLEASURES To understand For the wealth of Because city life Authentic Quebec experiences that await you means inspiration and social interaction 12 WILDERNESS 39 WINTER PLEASURES To discover the parks, Because here, the cold 62 FAVOURITE ADDRESSES front-row seats for wildlife-watching is your best friend Our best suggestions for your visits 20 RESORTS 42 HEALTH AND WELL-BEING to Authentic Quebec Because hospitality is a sixth sense To banish stress and stop time 65 KEY EVENTS 26 OUTFITTERS 44 LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTS This year’s events For hunting, fishing, AND FLAVOURS in the Mauricie and so much more! To discover inventive gems and Lanaudière regions created by local food artisans 34 FIRST NATIONS 66 TRAVEL LOGS For the double dose 48 HISTORY AND HERITAGE Recommendations of authenticity Because Authentic Quebec for every season that Aboriginal tourism provides has a long memory

Managing editor Tél. : +1 819 536-3334 General Director In partnership with: David Lang Fax : +1 819 536-3373 Denis Brochu Les Éditions Neopol Inc [email protected] www.tourismemauricie.com Marketing Director 460, Sainte-Catherine Street West THE ULTRA-BELLE PROVINCE Sylvie Lapointe Montréal (Quebec) H3B 1A7 Canada Writers General Manager Marketing Advisor Tél. : +1 514 279-3015 Québec Le Mag, Valérie Fortier, David Lang, André Nollet Jason Saunders Fax : +1 514 279-1143 special supplement Olivier Pierson, Philippe Renault, Marketing Manager Marketing Advisor www.neopol.ca Issue 16, Fall 2015. Not for sale. Frédérique Sauvée. Anaïs Laurent Marc-Olivier Guilbault [email protected] Marketing and Communications General coordinator, Cover photo Coordinator, non-Quebec Québec Le Mag’ General Director project manager 2016-2017 : © Tourisme markets is published by: Jonathan Chodjaï Audrey Lorans-Garbay Lanaudière, Guy Hamelin Karine Gélinas Les Éditions Neopol France Business and Administrative [email protected] 2017-2018 : © Tourisme Mauricie, Coordinator, non-Quebec Director Michel Julien market development Limited liability company with an Audrey Lorans Garbay Advisor, follow-up Jacinthe Doucet equity of 22,500 euros. Coordinator Steve Derome Collaborating Gérant : Jean-Marie Bernard Eleonore Guetny with Authentic Quebec: TOURISME LANAUDIÈRE RCS Dijon B789158888 Art direction, 3568, rue Church, 2, allée du Clos du Roy Printing house graphic design TOURISME MAURICIE Rawdon (Québec) J0K 1S0 Canada 21380 Messigny-et-Vantoux, France Solisco Numérix Grand National Studio 1882, rue Cascade, Shawinigan Tél. : +1 450 834-2535 Tél. : 03 80 44 91 00 4050, rue Jean-Marchand, [email protected] (Québec) G9N 8S1 Canada www.lanaudiere.ca www.quebeclemag.com bureau 100, Québec (QC) G2C 1Y6

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LANAUDIÈRE - MAURICIE THE ULTRA-BELLE PROVINCE

Known as Authentic Quebec, the Lanaudière and Mauricie regions offer a host of scenic vistas, experiences and encounters that immerse visitors in the heart and soul of Quebec. WORDS David Lang / PHOTOS Authentic Quebec © Tourisme Mauricie © Tourisme

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40 31 LEGEND 55 he Lanaudière and Mauricie regions, on the north shore of RÉGION DES LAURENTIDES 20 TOWNS LIKE A DISTILLATION OF THE BEST 25 the Saint Lawrence River, have limitless appeal. Authentic OF “LA BELLE PROVINCE”; QUEBEC 138 CHEMIN DU ROY Quebec is first and foremost the natural blending of these TO U. S. A (2.5 hours) MAIN AND REPENTIGNY SECONDARY ROADS T IN ITS FINEST NATURAL ATTIRE, SUCH TERREBONNE two areas. Geographically speaking, it is a nexus point: between TO MONTRÉAL HIGHWAY the province’s two urban hubs, Quebec City and Montreal, AS WE PICTURE IT IN OUR DREAMS (15 minutes) feet anchored in the Saint Lawrence River to the south and head facing the northern stars. From the river’s fertile plain to the bold Laurentian Mountains, Authentic Quebec offers all that of the heroes of the country’s commercial and industrial These two regions also provide both country and city-based Route of the Canadian Shield’s most compelling assets in terms of era, when fur, wood, paper and hydroelectricity were leading attractions, the former through its craft and gourmet offerings, landscapes, life and diversity. It’s a distillation of the best of la commodities. the latter through its urban pleasures on a human scale, such as des rivières Belle Province! It’s Quebec in its finest natural attire, such as can be found in Trois-Rivières, Terrebonne, Joliette, Shawinigan or Among the themed circuits we picture it in our dreams! It’s landscapes that shift with the FORCES OF NATURE La Tuque, but with a vibrancy that will charm even the most citified of the Lanaudière and seasons, from the lush greens and sparkling blues of summer AND A CULTURAL BREEDING GROUND of city dwellers. The heritage, the meetings, events and evolving Mauricie regions, the river to the blazing colours of fall to the majesty of winter. It’s the Energy plays a big role in Authentic Quebec. That postcard-like cultures – these are all as intrinsic to these regions as are the wide- circuit is worth its weight in expanses of untouched nature, deep forests replete with birds beauty is anything but static. The Lanaudière and Mauricie regions open spaces and the delights of the outdoors. And when it comes scenic value. From the Saint and beasts, and the lakes and rivers guarding legendary fishing are destinations meant to be experienced through immersion to added value, what makes these destinations unforgettable Lawrence River, beautiful Route 155 brings you up to adventures. It’s the Quebec of First Nations people, lumberjacks, and action. And this is possible through privileged access to is their authenticity. You can develop true relationships here by the Haute-Mauricie region, and backwoodsmen, and all the great human adventures that the immense natural world made available by the national and taking the time to get to know the people and by talking to them – following the Saint-Maurice have shaped the identity of this area over the centuries. These regional parks, as well as by the many resorts, inns, cottages and this is Quebec hospitality in its most natural and endearing form. River: a magic carpet leading

lands preserve the memory of the pioneers of New France and outfitters that offer direct contact with these huge playgrounds. Authentic, through and through! n © Sébastien Larose to wide-open spaces!

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Authentic Quebec at a glance - The Lanaudière and Mauricie regions together cover 52,000 km2 - The largest city is Trois-Rivières (approx. 135,000 inhabitants) founded in 1634, followed by Terrebonne, Shawinigan, Joliette and La Tuque. - The Lanaudière and Mauricie regions contain two large national parks, some fifteen regional parks, and three wildlife reserves. - No fewer than 30,000 lakes are found within these two regions!

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The untouched world in all its diversity puts on a show in nature’s vast amphitheatre, made up of the lakes, rivers, forests and protected areas of Authentic Quebec. Designed to protect and share, the parks put you in a front-row seat. WORDS Frédérique Sauvée

In the Lanaudière region (above), Parc National du Mont-Tremblant is one of several locations where you can witness the splendour of Québec’s wide open spaces. The many lookouts in La Mauricie National Park of Canada (opposite page) allow visitors to feast their eyes on a sea of unspoiled nature.

he star protagonists are well-known: shield. A few choice pieces? You’ll hear black bears, those plantigrade them as you lean against the railings of Tpredators who are so adept at the lookouts at Parc régional de la Forêt hiding while waiting for supper; elegant Ouareau and admire the panoramic moose, the kings of Quebec’s forests; as view of the Matawinie Regional County well as small game, birds of prey and river Municipality, or as you cool off at the foot fish. Among the most beautiful pieces of of Chute-à-Bull’s waterfall. scenery, set up to thoroughly impress you, the Mauricie and Lanaudière regions NICE PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES have two national parks, fifteen regional AND WATER GALORE Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme © Mathieu Dupuis © SÉPAQ,

parks and three wildlife reserves. Those seeking classic outdoor activities Lanaudière, Olivier Croteau Tourisme © will love the variety offered by the Matawinie Regional Parks Mont-Tremblant National Park AN OPERA STARRING YOU waterways, lakes and rivers, where they NEARBY ESCAPES! FAMILY EXCURSIONS AS THE HERO can cast their fishing lines into the waters TheSentier national The most impressive scenes are by far of the Saint-Maurice or Mastigouche as the main leitmotif With their views over mountains, centuries-old forests, Located mostly in the Lanaudière region, the superb those of Mont-Tremblant National Park, wildlife reserves. The teams working Connecting four regional parks in the natural beaches, rivers and untouched lakes, the Matawinie Mont-Tremblant National Park is an exceptional destination in the Sépaq network, and La Mauricie at these parks and reserves strive to Lanaudière region, as well as La Mauricie Regional Parks offer a range of post-card-perfect landscapes for engaging in recreational activities or simply contemplating National Park of Canada, in the Parks ensure a perfect performance, so don’t National Park of Canada and the Mastigouche ideal for nature lovers throughout the year. Located an hour nature. Explore one of its 400 lakes and streams in a canoe, Canada network, both offering vast hesitate to contact them to get all Wildlife Reserve, Quebec’s Sentier national away from the Greater Montreal area and connected by the hike or bike on the park’s trails or stay at one of the campsites, (national trail) is the central hub for hiking in playgrounds for canoeing, camping and the information you need to prepare Sentier national, they offer over 400 km of hiking trails, along cottages or yurts nestled deep in the woods. Naturalist the regions of Authentic Quebec. It traverses hiking. Nature’s symphony orchestra can your nature trip to the Mauricie and with various types of rustic accommodations, campsites and guides organize activities during the summer to help families the two regions from east to west (and vice- be heard streaming through the regional Lanaudière regions. The shows are versa) and offers hiking enthusiasts miles of shelters. understand the flora and fauna of the area. parks, with the many waterfalls and offered year-round. There are no age maintained trails. Along the trail, parking areas, - - cascades fed by the impressive drainage restrictions and cameras are allowed, campsites and shelters enhance the hiking www.parcsregionaux.org SAINT-CÔME (L’Assomption sector) and SAINT-DONAT basin that flows over the Canadian and even recommended! n experience. (La Pimbina sector) / www.sepaq.com/pq/mot

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National and regional parks are unique in offering a variety of interpretive activities led by experienced naturalists. Are you familiar with an animal called the fisher? Would you like to visit black bear territory during the summer, while these animals are roaming? How about spotting an emblematic loon while out on a rabaska canoe, or experiencing the forest in the middle of the night or when ablaze with colour during Indian summer? Outings to discover the park’s flora and fauna, hikes in the woods, tours of waterways, themed activities about a certain species or variety: every year, the parks offer a host of nature-based activities in the company of naturalist guides who are thoroughly versed in their subject. Young and old alike will make real discoveries or find a way to expand their in-the-field knowledge, in the heart of a preserved natural environment. Visit the websites of © Tourisme Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme © the different parks to find updated

you’re new at the sport or experienced, their stay in the park, several types of La Mauricie National Park of Canada whether you have equipment or not accommodations are available: camping CANOE-CAMPING (canoes and/or tents can be rented in in tents and/or recreational vehicles IN A STATE OF GRACE advance or on site), you can paddle at your from the beginning of summer to fall, own pace on the peaceful waters before the Wabenaki and Andrew lodges, or After more than forty years of existence, stopping at one of the 150 rustic campsites oTENTik tents, a cross between a tent La Mauricie National Park of Canada is located alongside these waterways. You and a rustic cabin, available year-round. still captivating lovers of the — very — will be able to continue paddling the next The promise of a memorable immersive Shawinigan's natural side great outdoors. morning until you draw alongside beautiful experience in the great outdoors of the YOU'VE GOT The park protects 536 km2 of land covered sandy beaches, perfect for a swim. Mauricie region! And for an immersion FRONT-ROW SEATS! with hills, vast forestland and 150 lakes and Adventure lovers can portage between in history, a visit to the Forges-du-Saint- streams. From your car or a lookout, the the different lakes of the park in order Maurice National Historic Site, the other exciting panoramic views provide a preview to reach less-popular areas. And of Parks Canada attraction in the area, is a must. A four-season destination, Shawinigan is a beautiful urban space nestled in a natural environment. of what you will actually experience during course, hiking, cycling and recreational - your outdoor adventure. It’s not surprising fishing can also be enjoyed throughout SHAWINIGAN With accommodations of every type, including hotels, that the park has become an invaluable the summer. For couples, families and www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/qc/mauricie/ cottages, lodges and ready-to-camp tents, Shawinigan canoe-camping destination. Whether groups of friends who would like to extend index.aspx is an excellent base camp where both city services and wide-open spaces are within visitors’ reach. Less than 15 minutes away from the restaurants and shops of the downtown area, you can set up your tent in Parc de l’île The Upper Mauricie region Melville, hike in La Mauricie National Park of Canada PLUNGE INTO NATURE (kayaking and canoe-camping can also be enjoyed a quick AT THE PARC DES CHUTES quarter of an hour’s drive away) or rent a watercraft and spend the whole day exploring the Saint-Maurice River, Very close to La Tuque, the Parc des Chutes-de-la-Petite-Rivière- which flows through the city. You could even coordinate Bostonnais is worth a stop. Apart from admiring the 35-meter your travel dates with one of the major sporting events in waterfall, you can enjoy a variety of outdoor experiences: a the area, such as the Classique internationale de canots 21-meter-high observation tower, walking trails with interpretive de la Mauricie, a canoeing competition on the Saint- information panels about the forest and even taxidermied Maurice River (early September) or the Défis du parc animals (one of which is a full-size moose!) for you to discover national de la Mauricie, the largest cycling competition in at the nature interpretation centre. You’ll find all this at the Canada (late September). southern entrance to the city, and admission is free of charge. - - SHAWINIGAN / www.tourismeshawinigan.com LA TUQUE / www.tourismehautemauricie.com © Tourisme Haute-Mauricie © Tourisme © Parc national du Canada de la Mauricie

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Spaces & species There are numerous possibilities for encountering the wildlife of Authentic Quebec, especially in the province’s national and regional parks and wildlife reserves. The latter, which are unique in that they allow fishing and hunting, also boast quality resort accommodations (cottages, campgrounds, Hékipia tents) and offer canoeable routes and hiking trails

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accessories and buildings of this large Au Bout du Monde Éco-café, where the LE baluchon Eco Resort A GREEN, GOURMET STAY 1,000-acre estate follow the sustain- staff favours the use of locally-sourced © Tourisme Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme © able development movement’s slow foods that showcase the richness of design principles, and several environ- regional products and the expertise of A green vacation awaits you at this major mentally-friendly practices are also nearby growers. Take advantage of your vacation destination where guests enjoy part of LE baluchon’s practices, such stay to discover ARTURE, a combination unique pleasures and experiences while as recycling, energy conservation and eco-friendly boutique, art gallery and respecting the environment, the land, reforestation. This philosophy also ex- artist’s residence. RESORTS heritage and history. tends to the resort’s cuisine, wheth- - The design and fabrication of the furniture, er in the fine dining room or at the SAINT-PAULIN / www.baluchon.com WELCOME YOU IS A SIXTH SENS Hotel Sacacomie THE CHATEAU LIFE, Inspiring and full of charm, all the resort establishments of the LOG CABIN STYLE Lanaudière and Mauricie regions possess an indefinable, irresistible An immense resort nestled in the heart of the quality. Unlike sophisticated hotels, they offer a change of scenery, forest of the Mastigouche wildlife reserve, Hotel warmth and a return to one’s roots. Sacacomie overlooks the lake of the same name, WORDS Valérie Fortier a majestic expanse whose banks stretch for more than 42 kilometres, and harmoniously blends in with o keep up with ever-changing trends, the hotel industry a log cabin or a slopeside apartment, everyone will find their Nature’s frescoes. Wood is omnipresent, lending is undergoing a huge change. Gone are the days when preferred location, in perfect harmony with the tranquility and a warm feel to the entire property. Interested in Ta vacation meant a night’s stay, followed by breakfast on wide open spaces characteristic of the area. Nature’s abundance living the good life in this post-card-like setting? the run. Now people are looking for experiences with a capital can be enjoyed in both summer and winter, thanks to an Hotel Sacacomie offers the comfort of some 109 E, whether the theme is relaxation, gourmet dining, culture, abundant supply of outdoor and adventure activities available rooms, including nine Junior Suites, three Executive sports, the environment or the outdoors. And, for the most part, directly at the resorts. Suites and two Presidential Suites. All that’s left to these two regions have what it takes to satisfy the desires of all do is enjoy the wonderful meals, the relaxing body visitors, whether they enjoy active or contemplative pursuits, are CUSTOMIZING YOUR STAY treatments offered at the GEOS Spa Sacacomie, and young or old, or are travelling as a family, a group of friends, or It’s the perfect opportunity to learn a water sport or a motorised the range of activities allowing you to get a full dose a couple on a romantic getaway. sport such as ATV riding or snowmobiling, observe local wildlife of fresh air during your discovery-filled getaway. or immerse yourself in Amerindian culture. For relaxation, you Communing with nature peacefully, serenely and THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE WELCOME can laze on the beach, or enjoy the benefits of Nordic baths authentically! MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE and massage therapy. And there’s also the flavourful local - Hotel operators in this area cultivate the art of living in cuisine, the warmth and hospitality of the hosts, and the great SAINT-ALEXIS-DES-MONTS exceptional landscapes. It’s essentially nature in all its majestic diversity of services offered, added values that make your stay www.sacacomie.com beauty, or, more specifically, a blend of water, mountains and exceptional. Welcome to a land where the art of hospitality is a

forests. Whether it’s a country inn, a forest lodge, a cozy cottage, part of everyday life! n © Hôtel Sacacomie

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Couples, groups of friends and families buried under a thick mantle of white, it’s Villégiature Matawinie will find the perfect option among the time for skating, snowshoeing or cross- ALL-INCLUSIVE vast array of packages where everything country skiing. The more adventurous WILDERNESS is taken care of, including activities to will opt for snowmobiling or dog- EXPERIENCE entertain children and adults. Far from sledding. No matter what the season, the hubbub of the city and the daily the evening closes with a campfire Located on the shores of Lac à la Truite grind, guests can take advantage of a under the stars. and surrounded by vast parks and few days’ break to enjoy water-based - wildlife reserves, Villégiature Matawinie activities or hiking or to test their skills SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS offers worry-free club-plan vacations. on the adventure trail. When the site is www.matawinie.com © Michel Julien

Auberge du Lac Taureau and include studio apartments and A RESERVOIR condominiums with kitchenettes and © Havre Familial, Centre de plein air © Station touristique Floribell fireplaces. Recent upgrades have OF ADVENTURES given a more modern look to the Havre Familial, Outdoor recreational centre Station touristique Floribell rooms to create a boutique-hotel feel, GOOD TIMES IN STORE THE COUNTRY OF NATURE This large hotel complex set up all while maintaining the site’s warm IN THE LANAUDIÈRE REGION AND IMAGINATION! home in a breathtakingly beautiful atmosphere. location, in perfect harmony with What? Havre Familial – Outdoor recreational centre. Where? Immortalized by the imagination of Fred Pellerin, a creative the wilderness setting of the Haute- SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Where the lakes and forests meet. This vacation centre is storyteller from Quebec, the little town of Saint-Élie-de- Matawinie region. Because all good things go together, every © Michel Julien considered one of the most beautiful in all of Quebec, and Caxton should be on your list of places to visit when in the This incomparable lakeside estate is on stay includes free access to the indoor ranks in the top 10 of its category. Here, family and organisation Mauricie region. Surrounded by an enchanting natural setting, the shores of one of the largest lakes pool, the hot tub and saunas. Multi- massage in a teepee, a ride in a seaplane, are the watchwords for success for a worry-free vacation. All- the Floribell Tourist Resort offers delicious regional cuisine and near Montreal: Lac Taureau, an immense activity packages are advantageous for or a dog-sledding, snowmobile or quad inclusive stays at the cottages or inn are very attractive for small outdoor activities led by enthusiastic guides, in addition to 95-square-kilometer reservoir boasting those who want to try out many different excursion. Possibilities are numerous and families, but customized solutions are also possible, in addition spacious, comfortable accommodations. No matter what the unique sandy white beaches. To benefit activities throughout the seasons. fun is guaranteed. to one-day outdoor visits, in both summer and winter. season, you’ll be guaranteed a perfect vacation here! from this uncommonly beautiful But guests can also customize their - - - natural spectacle, more than 150 units adventures, choosing a fishing trip, a SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS SAINTE-BÉATRIX / www.havrefamilial.com SAINT-ÉLIE-DE-CAXTON / www.floribell.com are divided among different buildings hike with a trapper guide, an Amerindian www.lactaureau.com

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WILDERNESS STAYS CABINS

In Authentic Quebec, wilderness innkeepers invite you to experience renewal through nature FOR GROWN-UP with two assets: comfort and scenery. Outside: woods as far as the eye can see, direct contact with the joys of the outdoors and — because why not? — a lake Auberge du Vieux Moulin all to yourself. Inside: the warmth of wood and all the privacy of a place where you are the hero. Staying at a cottage LIKE VISITING FAMILY means feeling independent, being immersed in an exceptional environment and enjoying great comfort. Did you know that Authentic Quebec is to cottage living what the Sahara is to desert lovers? You’re quite simply at the right place! Manning the stoves, wielding a hammer or waiting on tables, the Marcoux family is busy minding the store in its warm wilderness lodge. Supported by a hand-picked team, they strive to offer guests a unique, personalized experience blending wilderness, the outdoors, fine food and relaxation. The ultimate in charm! - SAINTE-ÉMÉLIE-DE-L’ÉNERGIE Chalets La Sainte Paix Natur'Eau Chalets des Pins www.auberge-lanaudiere.com © Chalets La Sainte Paix © Chalet Natur'Eau Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme ©

© Tourisme Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme © ambience, and high-end furnishings. It centuries-old pine trees in the heart of Chalets La Sainte Paix can accommodate up to twenty people the Laurentian forest: this dream is a Natur'Eau and is only steps away from La Mauricie reality at Chalets des Pins. Three hundred Chalets des Pins National Park of Canada. For a solo arpents of woods and gardens form the TEMPTING COTTAGES adventure or a romantic couple’s getaway, backdrop of this estate containing six the Saint-Flavien is the best option. charming cottages, some with fireplaces La Sainte Paix and Natur’Eau cottages In the foothills of the Lanaudière region, and whirlpool baths. In the good weather, and Chalets des Pins: three destinations Chalet Natur’Eau combines the outdoors, you’ll love boating on Lac des Pins and in a class of their own that offer a deeply comfortable lodgings and the ultimate in taking advantage of the sandy private peaceful break, with wood and the relaxation. Known for its Nordic spa, Spa beach. woods as a theme. Natur’Eau, Chalet Natur’Eau also rents - How can anyone resist being captivated out two spacious wooden cottages. Fully SAINT-ROCH-DE-MÉKINAC by La Sainte Paix’s log cottages? The equipped, they serve as perfect base & NOTRE-DAME-DU-MONT-CARMEL Saint-Maurice cottage, located on the camps. There are also packages that www.chaletslasaintepaix.com banks of the river of the same name, is combine lodging and access to the baths. MANDEVILLE / www.natureau.com impressive with its four storeys, woodsy A haven of peace tucked away under RAWDON / www.chaletsdespins.com

© Le Grand R Lanaudière / Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme © Chalets Lanaudière WIDE-OPEN SPACES Le Grand R Auberge de la Montagne Coupée AND PRIVACY THE CHIC AND RUSTIC SWEET SENSATIONS Tranquility and clean air await you at this magnificent site nestled in the heart of the Laurentian forest. Nearly The most recent real estate project in the Lanaudière Perched high atop a mountain, this inn offers an extraordinary twenty cottages, several of which are recent builds, will region, this private, upscale estate offers modern, luxurious panoramic view that never gets old. Relaxation, serenity and accommodate small and large groups. To be at one with condominiums in a natural setting among mountains and pleasure are the watchwords of this establishment, a member nature, but still maintaining a certain level of comfort, untouched lakes and close to the popular Mont La Réserve in good standing of the Hôtellerie Champêtre network. staying in a yurt is an experience in itself. No matter Ski Resort. Splendid wooden cottages are evenly distributed Its renowned fine cuisine needs no introduction, nor does which option you choose, you have access to a wide over the site, with one even boasting a sauna! Eighty its health spa, where guests are pampered from head to toe. array of activities. . five percent of the land is kept in its natural state. - - - SAINT-JEAN-DE-MATHA RAWDON / www.chaletslanaudiere.ca

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little more than a century ago, the government entrusted Kan-à-Mouche the management of large tracts of forest land to busi- PEACEFUL CHARM Anessmen who used the land to create private hunting IN A MOUNTAIN SETTING and fishing clubs, some of which became important meeting places for the great decision-makers and financiers of the time. Proud of its historic cachet, with its “my Canadian cabin” look, When the government re-nationalized the management of Kan-à-Mouche Outfitter’s selling points are authenticity and these lands, private individuals were allowed to acquire them. an unpretentiously warm and personal welcome, in a natural, This is how these hunting and fishing estates came to be used protected environment conducive to contemplation. for tourism, as well as for resorts called outfitters. Nowadays, The outfitter, lodge and cottages are nestled along the shores there are about 650 outfitters, with and without exclusive rights, of pristine Lake Carmel, surrounded by ancient and majestic more than half of which are members of the Fédération des spruce and pine trees. pourvoiries du Québec. No fewer than a hundred of them are - waiting to welcome you in the Lanaudière and Mauricie regions. SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS / www.kanamouche.com © Tourisme Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme ©

OUTFITTERS

YOUR EXPECTATIONS WILL BE MET! A NATURAL HISTORY 9 lakes, a 5-star inn, 18 four- and five-star cottages, saunas, spas, and more!

More than just fishing destinations, outfitters offer complete wilderness and vacation experiences, where the real trophy cabinets display memories both lasting and varied. In Authentic Quebec, they are part of the landscape and part of history. WORDS Valérie Fortier

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and holiday resorts of the most memor- Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc able. The atmosphere of the site and the 20 YEARS AND NOT warm hospitality contribute completely to © Michel Julien A WRINKLE! the achievement of this mission, just like the diversity of the installations, the servi- Many were carried out since Gaston ces and the generous selection of activities. Off the beaten path Pellerin acquired a ground of the family Here is a destination of choice to fill up with Fishing may be the most popular activity here, © Tourisme Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme © and build what was going to become nature and with friendship, whatever is the but visitors seeking something out of the one of the most famous outfitters of the season. With 2015 marking the twentieth ordinary won’t be left out. Pourvoirie du Lac region, or even in the whole province. anniversary of this unique place, we can Blanc offers them a host of guided activities with themes as varied as a visit to a beaver Outfitters in the Lanaudière playground awaits you. Need some ideas This family feeling is always very present, assert that the efforts of the owners carried to get started? Fishing, the favourite kept alive by the owner, his two sons and well and truly their fruit. You can bet that dam, black bear watching, an introduction to trapping, a rabaska excursion or discovering and Mauricie regions pastime in the regions of Authentic all the team in the solidly anchored and the future will be also brilliant! HUNTING, FISHING Amerindian culture. All these activities are led Quebec, has its faithful fall enthusiasts in weaved links. A unique philosophy lives in - by experienced guides who are as cultured as AND SO MUCH MORE! the Lanaudière region, where the season every member of staff; be sure that every SAINT-ALEXIS-DES-MONTS they are passionate, with many an anecdote easily stretches to the end of October. visitor is going to live a natural experience www.pourvoirielacblanc.com thrown in as a bonus. Having become true resort destina- In the Mauricie region, outfitters have tions over the years, outfitters attract earned a reputation for their willingness a varied customer base in search of a to accommodate all types of customers, Club Odanak little slice of heaven in nature. with an assortment of packages designed MIRO PEICAK! WELCOME! The immense wilderness of Lanaudière for families, women, office colleagues, etc.

and Mauricie regions holds its own © La Pourvoirie du Lac Oscar Owned by the Council of the Atikamekw quite well in comparison to the vast SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Nation of Wemotaci, this outfitter and forest territories of Northern Quebec. The IN NATURE services and equipment are available for lodge is a true haven, both for vacations and regions provide opportunities for a host A variety of possibilities exist in the form recreational hunting, fishing (for experts for hunting (moose, black bear and small of year-round activities: a seaplane ride of packages or customized solutions to and novices alike), and outdoor and game) and fishing (brook trout) stays. over the Laurentian range or the winding suit everyone’s needs and desires. A full adventure activities. As outfitters are true A variety of accommodations and a range Saint-Maurice River, a paddling trip on range of accommodations are available, experts in this field, don’t hesitate to ask of activities are offered, both summer and one of the many lakes, a snowmobile or including rustic cabins, boat houses, them for advice or request the service of winter. And satisfaction is always guaranteed dog-sledding tour along the trails of the forest lodges and luxury log cottages. a guide. when dining at Club Odanak! area, or an outing spent contemplating To satisfy both big and small appetites, - - wildlife. From the Saint Lawrence River many establishments offer outstanding www.pourvoirielanaudiere.com LA TUQUE / www.clubodanak.com

to the Gouin Reservoir, an exceptional regional fare. In addition, a variety of www.naturemauricie.com Mauricie, MACAM Tourisme ©

028 authentic quebeC Lanaudière / mauricie 029 La Seigneurie du Triton MINDING THE GOOD A HISTORICAL JEWEL AND BEAUTIFUL THINGS A NATURAL IN LIFE HISTORY IN THE WILDERNESS The Tremblay-Bernard family, who has been managing the property for nearly Formerly a private hunting and fishing club, twenty years, devotes special attention La Seigneurie du Triton hosted the greats to preserving the historical and natural of this world such as American presidents character of the site so that visitors can Theodore Roosevelt and Harry Truman, have a truly authentic experience. You British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, feel at home, all while being pampered and many others. A place where rustic by an attentive team, intent on offering

character and prestige go hand in hand. you a magical visit. The outfitter’s © Olivier Rateau Its history dates back to 1893, when a rail- delicious cuisine, of traditional and road engineer by the name of Alexander international inspiration, comes highly Luders Light founded the Triton Fish and recommended. Morning and evening Village Innusit Game Club. This idyllic place, accessible meals are served in the dining room On the shores of the Batiscan River, this only by boat, possesses an exclusive fish- and in summer, the chef and his team Amerindian camp allows you to experience ing territory covering over 45 km², as well prepare lunch on the grill, in the heart the traditional lifestyle of the Aboriginals and as impressive forest land that is home to of the forest, overlooking the lake. backwoodsmen. Spend a night in a teepee a variety of wild flora and fauna. To pre- Happiness, pure happiness! with a campfire, take a walking tour, ride in a canoe or rabaska, pick wild berries, serve this unique area and its natural - observe beavers and enjoy meals prepared wealth, a protected area measuring 400 LAC-ÉDOUARD over a wood fire. An enriching experience, 2 km . is currently being created. www.seigneuriedutriton.com in complete harmony with nature. © Pourvoirie Domaine Bazinet

for both outdoor activities and well- Pourvoirie Domaine Bazinet deserved vacation getaways. The site is A FISHERMAN'S GARDEN perfectly suited for families, who can take OF EDEN advantage of special rates and packages in order to enjoy water-based activities, Founded in 1934 and owned by the fishing and hiking in the woods in Auger family for the last twenty years, summer, as well as many other activities Domaine Bazinet enjoys an enviable in winter. There are a host of activities reputation throughout the province and discoveries every season, and © Pourvoirie Domaine Bazinet and even beyond, offering a superb multi-activity stays are attractive ways setting of lakes, rivers, waterfalls and of making the most of the experience. Teasing the fish even in winter mountain wilderness. Those looking for a quiet vacation and You can go fishing here year-round, whether it’s for Nestled in the lush landscape of the natural attractions will opt for a fall visit to a day outing or as part of a stay. The brook trout, so Laurentian range, this outfitter is among take advantage of the mild weather and abundant in these parts, don’t get a moment’s rest. For the most sought-after in the province, the vivid colours of nature beautifying your ice-fishing adventure, tip-ups are supplied and and for good reason! The owners’ the property. holes are drilled for you. There’s even a private heated cabin available free of charge upon purchase of two- legendary hospitality, the quality of the - day fishing permits. Take advantage of the opportunity facilities, and the diversified services SAINTE-ÉMÉLIE-DE-L’ÉNERGIE to combine this fun activity with some snowshoeing,

make it a major vacation destination, www.domainebazinet.com ice-skating or a short snowmobile excursion. Mauricie - Michel Julien Tourisme ©

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Pourvoirie Némiskau chef and his cooks and access to numerous activities and relaxation facilities A BOREAL ADVENTURE such as spas and saunas.

Far from the stresses of everyday life, in HAPPY ANGLERS the untouched decor of the boreal fo- If you like being active, you’ll have a field rest, lies a secret paradise for lovers of day swimming, paddling on the lake or nature and trout fishing. A haven nest- walking through the woods during a geo- led in the heart of the wide open spaces caching adventure. But the site’s flagship of the Haute-Mauricie region. attraction is trout-fishing – Némiskau The forestry roads that you drive down means “where the fish abound” in the © Planétarium de Montréal to get here already set the tone. Here, Atikamekw language – and all packages you’re free to fill up on fresh air and ma- include your fishing permit, a motor boat jestic landscapes. And all this comes with and gas. For a small additional fee, you The Perseids: hotel services worthy of 5-star ratings in can have a guide to accompany you on a a shower of stars the heart of an immense territory boas- memorable fishing trip, and afterwards, ting eleven private lakes. To optimize a massage therapist to help you recover Every summer, from the end of July to the end of August, a host of meteors overtakes the sky your experience, choose the American from your thrilling day. of the Northern Hemisphere. It’s undeniably the plan, which offers comfortable nights in - most spectacular and popular meteor shower a room or fully-equipped cottage, tasty LA TUQUE of the year and you’ll have a front-row seat here regional cuisine skillfully prepared by the www.nemiskau.com to admire this grandiose shooting star show.

032 authentic quebeC Auberge Refuge The Matakan Site du Trappeur © Tourisme Manawan, Mayoke Tourisme © Trappeur Auberge Refuge du © © Tourisme Manawan, Mayoke Tourisme ©

Auberge Manawan Club Odanak © Gérald Leduc Mauricie - MACAM Tourisme ©

FIRST NATIONS The Matakan Site Auberge Refuge Auberge Manawan Club Odanak AN ISLAND du Trappeur A BALCONY CROSS-CULTURAL OF DISCOVERIES TRACING OVERLOOKING CUISINE THE ABORIGINAL PULSE ABORIGINAL THE LAKE On impressive Kempt Lake, CULTURE At this outfitter, located in 61-km-long Matakan Island This is the Manawan La Tuque in Haute-Mauricie, is the gateway to Atikamekw When you enter Auberge community’s most recent fusion is king in the kitchen. Amerindian culture is a part of Authentic Quebec. culture. The activities offered Refuge du Trappeur in addition and it is as welcoming And for good reason: the Visitors can become familiar with this long, rich culture through at this traditional site located Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc as the Atikamekw people restaurant’s chef (and a near Manawan reflect the in the Mauricie region, themselves! Built in 2014, pre-eminent trapper in a variety of experiences that focus on tradition and sharing. community’s ancestral you won’t just be meeting Auberge Manawan is a nice the region!), who hails WORDS Olivier Pierson values, advocating sharing, owners André Ropars and blend of modernity and from France, decided to openness and ecological Fabienne Allix. You’ll also authenticity in the heart put his expertise to work by dding an Aboriginal tourism component to a visit to THE ART OF TRAPPING tourism. The offerings include be travelling back in time of the village. With its ten combining French, Quebec Authentic Quebec is a nice way to get a double dose of Sharing is also at the heart of the Mokotakan Site in the Mauricie bark crafts, medicinal plant through Aboriginal culture, comfortable rooms with a and Aboriginal fine cuisine. Aauthenticity. Your hosts and guides are heirs to an ancient region, where a reconstitution of the different dwellings and discovery walks, retrieving thanks to a reconstitution view of Lake Kempt, this The result: a cross-cultural culture whose lifestyle, traditions and spirituality are tightly lifestyles of the 11 First Nations of Quebec allow visitors to trace the fishing nets, spending a of the different dwellings 3-star hotel of Amerindian menu that has enhanced interwoven with nature. They also value hospitality and sharing. the history of the Amerindian presence. This trip back in time night in a teepee, Amerindian and lifestyles of the 11 First craftsmanship is a delight for the reputation of this resort In the Lanaudière region, Manawan, a community belonging starts at the Auberge Refuge du Trappeur in Saint-Mathieu-du- legends, game tastings and Nations of Quebec. This business travelers as well as owned by the Wemotaci to the Atikamekw nation, offers visitors activities that focus on Parc, at the entrance of La Mauricie National Park of Canada, canoe trips. For those who is only one of the many tourists stopping by during Aboriginal community. The sharing and learning based on a responsible tourism approach. where black bear and moose-watching activities will captivate love authentic experiences advantages of this place, a road or snowmobile trip. site also allows guests to Aboriginal people also rely heavily on powwows to share and visitors. In winter, a 2-hour snowshoeing excursion allows and beautiful scenery! which is full of discoveries! And there’s nothing like become familiar with their promote their traditions. Each summer, these colourful and participants to discover the art of trapping, and is another way - - a little canoe or fishing outing customs and traditions. friendly gatherings are an opportunity to discover local crafts of learning about Aboriginal culture. In La Tuque, the team at MANAWAN SAINT-MATHIEU-DU-PARC to become truly convinced - and to sample the food and music of the different communities. Club Odanak is committed to embodying and promoting the www.voyageamerindiens.com www.refugedutrappeur.com of the hospitality of the place. LA TUQUE An experience not to be missed! traditional values of the Atikamekw. Upon request, the outfitter - www.clubodanak.com will offer a demonstration ofA boriginal song and drumming, MANAWAN with ancestral dancing added as a special treat! n www.aubergemanawan.com

034 authentic quebeC Lanaudière / mauricie 035 hether water-, land- or air-based, the activities offered massive scale of nature is best admired from above, through in Authentic Quebec come in all forms but have a the window of this curious aircraft, still frequently used by Wcommon goal: to allow visitors to appreciate the hunters and fishers to reach remote areas. Those in search natural world surrounding them. Water represents the Mauricie of thrilling sensations can take to the treetops or clifftops and Lanaudière regions’ predominant element. Take a canoe to enjoy tree-to-tree adventures, the via ferrata and the zip or stand-up paddle board (SUP) and explore the patchwork of line – fun activities for families or groups of friends. Finally, lakes that dot these regions. When night falls, land your canoe if you prefer something more “down to earth”, road cycling, on a sandy beach and pitch your tent under a starry sky. If it’s a mountain biking, horseback riding, observing wildlife and hot summer’s day, don’t hesitate to cool off in the water, whether hiking are a few of a long list of outdoor activities that can for a few hours of swimming or a day-long rafting trip. be enjoyed to your heart’s content. Not to mention the area’s winter-time offerings (see pages 39 and following), PEAK THRILLS from dog-sledding to snowmobiling to snowshoeing, all Or you might want to leave the lake far below you as you equally enjoyable outdoor activities, only with a different set take a seaplane ride over this vast forested expanse. The of clothing! n © Tourisme Mauricie - Michel Julien Tourisme © © Hôtel Sacacomie

LE baluchon Eco Resort Hotel Sacacomie A THOUSAND-AND-ONE ACTIVITIES ON THE LOOKOUT The opportunities to enjoy nature at LE baluchon Eco Resort FOR BEARS AND BEAVERS are nearly limitless. Rent a canoe, a kayak or a mountain Find out all there is to know about the habitats and lives bike if you want to go off and explore the resort’s river and of wildlife thanks to the experience offered by Hotel forest on your own. Discover your inner cowboy by taking Sacacomie. Accompanied by a trapper guide, you will set off part in a guided excursion on horseback. Finally, walkers first to observe beavers in their natural setting before taking up will love the 40 kilometers of trails along the river, providing position in a wooden cabin designed specifically for bear viewing. © Tourisme Lanaudière, Marc-Olivier Guilbault Tourisme © views of buildings such as the chapel, the windmill and You’ll have front-row seats! the Écurie du Roy stables. - - SAINT-ALEXIS-DES-MONTS / www.sacacomie.com SAINT-PAULIN / www.baluchon.com

OUTDOORS Hydravion Aventure THE HIGHER YOU GO, THE BETTER THE VIEW! FUN AND ADVENTURE Departing from a unique site on the Saint-Maurice River, Hydravion Aventure offers scenic flights in seaplanes over La Mauricie National Park of Canada. This company, FOR ONE AND ALL a certified member ofAventure Écotourisme Québec, boasts a team of former fighter pilots. In addition to their scenic flights, their gourmet and sporting excursion packages will fly you off to a lodge for an indulgent Whether you’re traveling with your grandparent or your youngest, whether you experience or to a canoe-camping site on a lake. A great like big challenges or short hikes, the regions of Authentic Quebec are unique way to discover the wonders of nature from the air. - in offering a host of outdoor activities that will leave no one disappointed. SAINT-ÉTIENNE-DES-GRÈS / www.hydravion.ca/index.php/en

WORDS Frédérique Sauvée © François Barthe

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WINTER PLEASURES REAL WINTER

Picture yourself in an outdoor winter landscape, the silence broken only by the wind blowing through snow-laden branches and the sound of footsteps on an icy trail. Winter is a glorious season for (re)discovering Authentic Quebec and contemplating this reinvented version of nature – frozen but no less alive than in summer – and trying out traditional or unusual outdoor activities. WORDS Frédérique Sauvée © Auberge Refuge du Trappeur Auberge Refuge du © © Yourte Chalets Lanaudière Yourte © Auberge Refuge du Trappeur WILD ENCOUNTERS A night like no other In addition to staying in the comfort of a traditional log- Those wanting to maximize their enjoyment can opt for something construction lodge, a rustic cabin or an Aboriginal teepee, really different: spending a night in a tent, a yurt, a cottage or a cabin you can go on excursions offered by André, the owner of the in the trees, a truly exceptional adventure. The supply of wilderness lodge and a passionate guide. He can accompany you as you accommodations is vast and varied, in both the Lanaudière and discover the wildlife of La Mauricie National Park of Canada. Mauricie regions, including yurts offered by Chalets Lanaudière, Black bear watching tours and canoe trips in search of moose oTENTik tents in La Mauricie National Park of Canada, and Hékipia tents in the Rouge-Matawin, Mastigouche or Saint-Maurice wildlife reserves. are a few of the lodge’s most popular activities. With their many lakes, the two regions offer splendid campgrounds - featuring waterview campsites. After a day spent camping or swimming, SAINT-MATHIEU-DU-PARC you can toast marshmallows or gaze at the heavens before retiring www.refugedutrappeur.com for a good night’s sleep. Life is good, isn’t it?

Camp ground Parc Parc de la rivière écotouristique de Lac-édouard Batiscan Kabania © Camping-Parc de Lac-Édouard © Parc de la rivière Batiscan © Kabania

Kabania in a beautiful natural setting. At the of sleeping in the trees can experience Camp ground Parc écotouristique camp ground Parc écotouristique de it for real in one of Kabania’s cabinitas Lac-Édouard, you can pitch your tent or cabins on stilts. This enchanted little de Lac-Édouard alongside the Batiscan River or stay village is located at the entrance to Parc Parc de la rivière Batiscan NOT YOUR AVERAGE in one of the park’s ready-to-camp régional de la Forêt Ouareau, an ideal ACCOMMODATION prospector tents. Canoeing on the lake place for hiking or snowshoeing. is a favourite activity. Another close-to- - nature lodging option is staying in a LAC-ÉDOUARD How would you like to stay in a tent, a yurt with a view of the water in Parc de www.parcecolacedouard.com yurt or a cabin in the trees on your next la rivière Batiscan. Don’t miss the park’s SAINT-STANISLAS wilderness trip? The Lanaudière and via ferrata overlooking the river, the tree www.parcbatiscan.com Mauricie regions have partnered to adventure tour and the walking trails. NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-MERCI

offer visitors original accommodations Lastly, those who have always dreamed www.kabania.ca Lanaudière, Marc-Olivier Guilbault Tourisme ©

038 authentic quebeC Lanaudière / mauricie 039 Snowmobilers’ heaven 4,800 km of perfectly maintained trails and an unlimited choice REAL WINTER of routes leading to unique panoramic views: fans of motorized adventures will be in heaven in the Lanaudière and Mauricie regions. All the information need to organize a trip can be found at www.snowmobilecountry.ca © Tourisme Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme © © Parc national du Canada de la Mauricie

Discover Quebec La Mauricie National Park of Canada FOLLOW THE GUIDE! A VARIETY OF WINTER PLEASURES Come winter, this family-oriented destination in Sainte-Émélie- You’ll be guaranteed a complete change of winter scenery at de-l’Énergie becomes a provider of adventures, offering, among La Mauricie National Park of Canada. Its snow-laden forests other things, guided snowmobile trips and off-trail experiences. and many ice-covered lakes provide the ideal playground for Customized adventures that can’t be matched, especially with a

© Photo courtoisie de Craig Nicholson, The Intrepid Snowmobiler those who love cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or the more guide like Gilles Fafard! As for their multi-activity packages (with or novel winter activities of fat-biking and snow-tagging. After without children), they are a collection of the best winter has to offer, an enjoyable afternoon of outdoor activities, warm up in the combining snowmobiling, dog-sledding with a musher, a day with Small kennel, comfort of an oTENTik tent or a lodge alongside Lac-à-la-Pêche. a trapper, sledding and snow-rafting, as well as a visit to the sugar shack to sample maple products! Packages include all meals. big thrills - © Tourisme Mauricie, Buzz Productions Tourisme © SHAWINIGAN - Dog-sledding with a human www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/qc/mauricie/index.aspx SAINTE-ÉMÉLIE-DE-L’ÉNERGIE / www.decouverte-quebec.ca or even spiritual dimension YOUR AUTHENTIC WINTER GAMES MEDAL can be experienced at Start your morning by warming up with a nice cup of hot Manitou Mushers. This chocolate before facing the harsh elements outside. Then set young business’s yogi- out for a day that promises to be intense: cross-country skiing mushers share not only or snow-shoeing, flying down the slopes on skis or an alpine their knowledge of canine luge, or going on a dog-sled, snowmobile (the Lanaudière behaviour, but also their attachment to their and Mauricie regions offer some 4,800 km of trails!), or fatbike Algonquin culture. excursion. Or you might choose a less challenging adventure SAINTE-THÈCLE

that still delivers just as much excitement and fun: ice fishing, © Manitou Mushers www.manitoumushers.ca ice-skating, sledding or a peaceful walk in the woods are among the most addictive experiences you can enjoy in Authentic broth. When the meal is over, spend the evening reading Quebec. traditional Quebec stories. The next morning, everything looks © Andréanne Lemire frozen under the freshly-fallen snow of the evening’s storm. Not AN ART OF LIVING LIKE NO OTHER a problem! Get out the tuques and mittens and have a snowball Pourvoirie Club Hosanna There is no more pleasant way to end your day than in the fight. Or, if you’re feeling more ambitious, build an igloo or snow FREEDOM, IMMENSITY, CONVIVIALITY! comfort and warmth of an inn or a beautiful cottage, listening to shelter. Just a few of the many ways to enjoy winter in Quebec the sound of a crackling fire and enjoying the aroma of fondue as authentically as possible. n Leading your team of huskies and accompanied by an experienced musher, you’ll discover the magnificent winter landscapes offered by the forests of the Mauricie region. All-inclusive multi-activity stays are offered for groups of Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc 2 to 8 people with guidance and customized service. Looking A WARM WINTER for other authentic activities? The many possibilities include Pourvoirie du Lac Blanc lives fully its name in winter, with its ice-fishing, snowmobiling, skating on one of the groomed spotless carpet of white. You may enjoy the snowshoe with a skating areas on the lakes, cross-country skiing or snow- trapper, the learning winter survival techniques in the woods, shoeing on one of the marked trails – activities that are open dog sled and snowmobile, as well as ice fishing with your fish to everyone, alone or accompanied by a trapper guide, who cooked and served in the company of your guide on the lake. will introduce you to the region’s flora and fauna. For a well- In the evening by the fire or during the day on the trails, the deserved rest, enjoy the comfort of your shelter (for 2 people) magic of a winter stay at Lac Blanc comes first and foremost or a cosy cottage (4 to 12 people). A jaunt aboard the Highland of those moments of authentic sharing, to live in a group, and Express, an authentic Bombardier snowmobile from the 1950s, when one takes his time. It’s cold outside, but warm inside! will make your trip even more unique. Come experience your - nature adventure at Pourvoirie Club Hosanna! SAINT-ALEXIS-DES-MONTS / www.pourvoirielacblanc.com - © Andréanne Lemire © Michel Julien TROIS-RIVES / www.clubhosanna.qc.ca

040 authentic quebeC Lanaudière / mauricie 041 HEALTH AND WELL-BEING A MELLOW ATTITUDE

Havens of well-being, paradises of relaxation – no matter the experience or setting, Authentic Quebec knows how to treat its guests right. WORDS Olivier Pierson

n the Lanaudière and Mauricie regions, nature offers its in Authentic Quebec, all roads lead to self-renewal. From LE hand. And, with the profusion of forests, lakes and rivers, it’s baluchon Eco Resort, where well-being, comfort and nature are Iall the easier to surrender to this invitation. In these parts, in sync to La Source Bains Nordiques, a rock-hewn sanctuary places promoting well-being prove to be wonderfully inspired, of sweet sensations, to the legendary Hotel Sacacomie, with the word “happiness” recovers its full meaning, and body and its exclusive view of the beauty of nature’s elements – there’s mind, in such good hands, convert to the philosophy of the no shortage of places for pampering yourself, no matter the present moment. Massages, Scandinavian spas, meditation – season. Ready for a total relaxation immersion? n Photos © La Source Bains Nordiques

La Source Bains Nordiques HEAT, COLD, RELAXATION The ultimate well-being experience awaits you at the Scandinavian LIFE'S SO MELLOW baths, which involve alternating heat (steam baths, dry sauna, thermal waterfalls and outdoor hot tubs) and cold (waterfalls and Scandinavian baths or snow!) before retreating to the outdoor Well-being was carved in stone at La Source Bains Nordiques, or indoor relaxation areas. The designers of the property knew a site built on a mountainside, whose forested setting affords how to exploit the full potential of the surrounding setting – one a serene escape. example being the seamless addition of an igloo during the You have to go to the end of Queen Street in Rawdon to find Her winter months (February to April). A veritable polar relaxation Majesty La Source, the queen of destinations in the kingdom area, this temporary structure, launched in the winter of 2014, was of well-being. Upon merely discovering the spot, which looks designed with the technical help of the management team of like it was sculpted into the rock of Mont Pontbriand, the Quebec City’s Ice Hotel. Another new and promising service: the © Tourisme Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme © city becomes a distant memory. The stress of the daily grind Signature massage, a deep, invigorating massage that combines © LE baluchon Éco-villégiature already starts to fade away. To deliver a complete experience different techniques, along with the use of hot oil and basalt GEOS Spa Sacacomie of relaxation, La Source Bains Nordiques lets guests enjoy rocks. Three years of fine-tuning for 90 minutes of sheer pleasure. TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF Health SPA of the Baluchon Eco Resort one of the most highly-regarded facilities in the province. La Source Bains Nordiques truly wants the best for you! AND THE ENVIRONMENT THE SOUND OF WATER AS Whether for a massage or a few hours of heat therapy, spa- - A SOUND TRACK OF HAPPINESS goers can benefit from the experience year-round, with the RAWDON / www.lasourcespa.com At Hotel Sacacomie, relaxation and well-being go hand-in- added bonus of knowing that their self-indulgence doesn’t hand with nature and environmental responsibility. With its In the privacy of an exquisite tête-à-tête with the Rivière du Loup, harm nature. This thoroughly contemporary establishment green, energy-conserving facilities that reflect a commitment guests can enjoy thermotherapy, the Nordic spa and the many favours environmentally-friendly solutions, such as its spa that to the responsible use of natural resources, the GEOS Spa body treatments available at LE baluchon Eco Resort’s health spa. uses geothermal energy, a first in Quebec. All that’s left to do Sacacomie combines the benefits of the baths and body In addition to these services, the expertise of the spa’s therapists is sit back, breathe and enjoy. Breathe: on the meditation trail, treatments with a respect for Mother Nature. All this, and the eco-friendly philosophy that permeates this exceptionally a 700-meter route where nine stations let visitors reconcile plus a view of the majestic lake, a feast for the eyes. mellow natural setting guarantee total self-renewal. with the Earth. Enjoy: La Source lets you complete your bodily - - renewal through the pleasures of the palate thanks to the SAINT-ALEXIS-DES-MONTS / www.sacacomie.com SAINT-PAULIN / www.baluchon.com menu of its Bistro, available at all hours.

042 authentic quebeC Lanaudière / mauricie 043 Terre des Bisons La Courgerie Abbaye Val Notre-Dame © Tourisme Lanaudière, Olivier Croteau Tourisme © © Christian Rouleau Notre-Dame © Magasin de l'Abbaye Val

The agrifood delights demonstrated by the business’s use of the Matha equally tantalizing. The Oka monks direct sales approach, Terre des Bisons took up residence at the abbey in 2009, of the Lanaudière region is currently preparing to open a large- and the store’s diversity of local products FROM THE FIELDS game interpretation centre. The first room will encourage you to indulge. Fill your TO THE ABBEY opened this summer and the rest of the basket at these and other stops along the centre will open in 2016. La Courgerie five gourmet routes. Beware! The country roads of the de Sainte-Élisabeth is another original - Lanaudière region will bewitch foodies place to visit. A hundred or so squash RAWDON and gourmets alike! varieties and other cucurbits are grown www.terredesbisons.com © Tourisme Lanaudière, Guy Hamelin Tourisme © Among the many producers of this and processed at this farm where friendly SAINTE-ÉLISABETH patchwork of treats is a farm devoted to gardeners share their culinary discoveries www.lacourgerie.com raising bison and elk in Rawdon. Preferring with visitors. You’ll find the store at Val SAINT-JEAN-DE-MATHA a close relationship with its customers, as Notre-Dame Abbey in Saint-Jean-de- www.abbayevalnotredame.ca

AUTHENTIC FLAVOURS EMBRACING LOCAL FOODS Goûtez Lanaudière! - Agritourism Circuits TASTY FINDS ON COUNTRY ROUNDS Regional growers in the Lanaudière and Mauricie regions cultivate the

art of making your mouth water. Part traditional expertise, part modern In this land of green plains and valleys where inventiveness, this basket full of gourmet treats deserves a little introduction. picnicking opportunities abound, both eyes and taste WORDS Olivier Pierson buds are regaled. An getaway in the Lanaudière region quickly becomes good meal always starts with a convivial apéritif, and on de-Matha, does justice to the tradition from the Southwest a gourmet affair, always involving getting close to the this topic, Authentic Quebec has no lack of suggestions. of France, the former home of Yvanne, one of the owners. locals – local growers, in particular – who throw open Feel like a beer? Quench your thirst with a pint from Trou Fumoir Saint-Damien’s maple-smoked trout is also worth a their doors in order to share the real, honest taste of the A fruit of their land. This delicious excursion features both du Diable. A must from this regularly rewarded microbrewery detour, as well as the family-owned butcher shop Cochon cent from Shawinigan is the strong-charactered brew la Buteuse. You façons, where the standards of the facilities match the quality the traditional and the inventive, and encompasses prefer wine? Ferme Guy Rivest’s wines, such as la Courtisane of the products, the latter exemplified in the tasty leek-and- all types of specialty foods. Five themed routes allow or strawberry Mistelle are made from red berries, and can be woodland-mushroom blend that flavours their spreadable visitors to appreciate the talent of these artisans of taste. enjoyed as an aperitif, or even with cheese. You might also white boudin. This assortment of agritourism businesses and shops like to try Prémont Tawny, a brandy-fortified wine that made specializing in local products are brought together by the reputation of the Prémont Winery, in Sainte-Angèle-de- CHEESES: A ROYAL PLATTER one common goal: to delight and surprise you. And their Prémont, where Grande Rouge and Grande Blanche are among Cheese lovers are not to be left out. This is another area where mission is accomplished through Ferme Guy Rivest’s their other vintages. Authentic Quebec’s originality sets it apart! The heavyweights berry wines, Simon Turcotte Confituriers’ unique jams in this category include LE baluchon (Fromagerie FX in Sainte- and Cochon cent façons’ tempting pork products – just FOOD GALORE Anne-de-la-Pérade) and Victor et Berthold, the drawing card for a few of the many treats the region has to offer. Contrary to popular belief, an abundance of choice is not a bad Fromagerie du Champ à la Meule in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. - thing! In Trois-Rivières, Boulangerie François Guay’s traditional The different varieties of cheddar made by Fromagerie Vallée www.goutez.lanaudiere.ca/en Quebec baked beans are simply legendary, while the duck foie Verte (with beer, smoked pepper, maple or ground chili peppers)

gras from Domaine Maurel-Coulombe, located in Saint-Jean- in Saint-Jean-de-Matha will also make your mouth water. www Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme ©

044 authentiC quEbec Lanaudière / mauricie 045 EMBRACING LOCAL FOODS © Tourisme Mauricie, Stéphane Daoust Tourisme © Lanaudière © Tourisme © Tourisme Mauricie © Tourisme © Fromagerie Du Champs à la Meule

www © Tourisme Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme © A CELEBRATION OF SWEETS When it comes to sweet treats, visitors have a hard time resisting Restaurant, bistro, eatery or sugar shack ? the expertly aged fruitcakes made by the monks at the Val Notre- Authentic Quebec lets you choose among fine cuisine, Dame Abbey in Saint-Jean-de-Matha. The potato beignets traditional restaurants, resort establishments, country inns and made at the artisanal bakery Délices d’antan in Berthierville, cozy bistros, all presided by fine chefs. LE baluchon Eco Resort, A PARTY IN THE DINING ROOM with their artful blend of maple syrup, honey and cinnamon, Hotel Sacacomie, Auberge du Lac Taureau and Auberge de la Chez Dany Sugar Shack Montagne Coupée are just a few of the region’s dining destinations. AND A FEAST IN YOUR PLATE! provide another way of committing the sin of gluttony. And then AT CHEZ DANY, But any true tour of Quebec must necessarily include a festive CONVIVIALITY IS KING The atmosphere is another feature that the there are the jams produced by Simon Turcotte Confiturier, each stop at a sugar shack (some, like Chez Dany Sugar Shack, owner and his team seek to create through one outdoing the next with their creatively delicious sweet and are open year-round) or at an eatery by the side of the road to sample a healthy dose of music. In this rustic salty flavours. Finally, to enjoy a shopping trip back in time, Le some street food. Apart from tradition, these friendly places are Chez Dany Sugar Shack in Trois-Rivières building, an accordionist, a violin player Brun’s General Store in Maskinongé is worth a visit from both a also, most of all, a chance for you to get to know your Quebec keeps the tradition of Quebec-style and a singer are often present to liven gourmet and historical perspective. n cousins. Good times guaranteed! hospitality alive. Drop by for a meal and up the sugaring-off feasts. Rigadoons, a fun time in a homey atmosphere! wooden spoons and heaps of tradition When it comes to hospitality, Chez Dany accompany their tunes that are part of Sugar Shack is not messing around! That the surrounding folklore. The menu is as La Cookerie much is clear from the country-style décor authentic as can be, from starters to mains TASTE BUDS to the big red letters adorning the front of to desserts! The offerings (baked beans, HAVE MEMORIES this sugar shack managed by Dany Néron. maple-smoked ham, crispy pork rinds, People who dine at this property tucked etc.) are a no-frills celebration of local food, La Cookerie is the name of the restaurant that away in Trois-Rivières have nothing but and Chez Dany serves their classic after- is part of the museum and recreational and praise for the atmosphere and hospitality, dinner sweet, maple taffy, year-round. And tourism facilities of the Village du bûcheron in with “warm” and “friendly” topping the to prove that hospitality isn’t just an empty Grandes-Piles. This place is a step back in time, list of descriptive adjectives. Our French word, the menus are offered in eight where old-fashioned meals are prepared by the cousins, who are among the regulars here, languages, making guests feel at home chef with a modern twist, then served to diners point readily to the authentic nature of the as soon as they enter the door. Another on trays.

20-year-old sugar shack. Also appreciated example of Authentic Quebec at its finest! Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme © - are the explanations on the process of GRANDES-PILES - www.museedubucheron.com making maple syrup, a staple of the local TROIS-RIVIÈRES

046 authentiC quEbec Lanaudière / mauricie 047 Our Lady Moulin seigneurial of the Cap Shrine Pointe-du-Lac © Tourisme Mauricie - Michel Julien Tourisme ©

© Tourisme Trois-Rivières. Etienne Trois-Rivières. Boisvert © Tourisme raversed by the Amerindians of the First Nations for many thousands of years, this game-laden land, covered with Tlakes, forests and rivers, very quickly caught the eye of the colonists of New France. While settlements began to appear along the gentle shores of the Saint Lawrence River, the more adventurous trappers, hunters and fur traders learned to live HERITAGE AND MEMORY in harmony with a vast, sometimes harsh land that seemed to stretch on endlessly. The proximity of water and wood were major factors in the development and industrialization of the Lanaudière and Mauricie regions. In this country of builders, many museums and historical sites are testament to the passion REMEMBERING of the inhabitants who were always resolutely focused on the future.

THE AREA’S FOUNDERS A GOOD ANVIL FEARS NOT THE HAMMER Lanaudière, Jimmy Vigneux Tourisme © The area was a pioneer in the industrial development of Canada with the establishment of the first forges, several pulp and Le Chemin du Roy paper factories and the boom in aluminum production, taking A land of adventure that witnessed the birth of the metal-working, advantage of the vast local wealth of energy. To this day, traces Opened in 1737, the Chemin du Roy was Canada’s first passable road. It made it possible to travel by horse from Montreal to Quebec City of this past are still proudly preserved and can be seen at the paper and aluminum industries, Authentic Quebec proudly displays in five days along the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River. Today, Forges-du-Saint-Maurice National Historic Site, whose history Route 138 follows exactly the same route as the old road and several its rich heritage and the legacy of its past. dates back to 1730. The site reveals the mysteries of cast iron and TEXTE heritage houses along the way are worth a stop. Philippe Renault iron making and many archeological remains are testament www www.lecheminduroy.com

048 authentiC quebec Lanaudière / mauricie 049 Of water and logs The Saint Maurice River flows REMEMBERING somberly and powerfully from THE AREA’S FOUNDERS the Gouin Reservoir to the Saint Lawrence River, for a distance of over 560 kilometers, cutting through forest-covered mountains. The region owes its development to this river. For over a century, the Saint Maurice River was used to transport “pitounes” – logs tied together into convoys that looked like floating trains – to Trois- Rivières. Log driving ended in 1996, and along with it, many evocatively- named trades (see page 52). Shawinigan

www to the 150 years of existence of this first industrial village. Further north, up the Saint-Maurice River, is another pioneering site, closely connected to the development of hydroelectricity. The establishment of the first power plant led to the creation of a city and in 1901 Shawinigan Falls was born. Ten years later, it already had more than 4,000 inhabitants. © Daniel Jalbert Now known as Shawinigan, the city proudly retains the

remnants of this past thanks to the Cité de l’énergie. Both an Mauricie - Buzz Productions Tourisme © Musée québécois de culture populaire © Michel Feugeas industrial museum and a venue for exhibitions and shows, its AN INSIGHTFUL AND ORIGINAL imposing metal tower, which stands over 100 meters tall, has Trois-Rivières LOOK AT QUEBEC SOCIETY Old Prison of Trois-Rivières become a true emblem. WHERE THE PASTS EMERGES AN AUTHENTIC AND MOVING VISIT The Musée québécois de culture populaire in Trois-Rivières THE SEIGNEURIAL ERA Founded in 1634 by Laviolette, one of Samuel de Champlain’s provides visitors with entertainment and food for thought. The guides at the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières, some of whom Hardly a century separates the arrival of the first settlers and emissaries, the second oldest city in Quebec and the second Every year the museum hosts varied and daring exhibitions that are ex-inmates, play a key role in ensuring an optimal visitor the creation of the seigneuries in the 17th and 18th centuries. oldest French city in North America boasts nearly four hundred focus on the diverse and changing face of Quebec society. The experience at this attraction. During the hour-long guided Authentic Quebec gives you the opportunity to step back in years of history. This constantly-evolving city’s long past latest exhibition to date, “Flesh and Muscles” is a tribute to the tour, they allow you to see what daily life was like in this prison time and discover the rich heritage left by the great seigneurs lives on today through its historic district and its 18th century well-known muscle men, heroes of popular culture. If you are which opened in 1822 and was still in operation until 1986. and the many religious congregations that shaped the soul of architecture. Walking tours, museums and heritage sites looking for lodging in the vicinity, the comfortable and practical It’s unsettling to learn about some of the things that happened the region. The old mills of Terrebonne, the beautiful homes of evoke a past filled with stories of the city’s first builders and Hotel Delta in Trois-Rivières, a few streets away, has a range of inside this prison! Discovering this site, now classified as a the Chemin du Roy, the impressive Our Lady of the Cape Shrine, businessmen and its rich and powerful industrial heritage. amenities to please guests, with a view of the river as a bonus! historic monument, can send chills up your spine. the historic district of Trois-Rivières, and the many general stores - - - and village churches take visitors back to a past that provides TROIS-RIVIÈRES TROIS-RIVIÈRES / www.culturepop.qc.ca TROIS-RIVIÈRES many surprises. n www.tourismetroisrivieres.com www.deltahotels.com/Hotels/Delta-Trois-Rivieres www.culturepop.qc.ca

050 authentiC quebec Lanaudière / mauricie 051 Musée d'art de Joliette REMEMBERING A MAKEOVER THE AREA’S FOUNDERS Joliette’s Musée d’Art, originally a museum begun by the Clerics of Saint Viator order at the Joliette Seminary in the 1940s, has a new look. Thanks to major renovations, Quebec’s largest regional art museum is now more functional, user-friendly and brighter. Inside this new, many-windowed, modern rectangular building, an impressive collection of nearly 8,500 works of art impatiently awaits visitors for its summer 2015 season. - JOLIETTE / www.museejoliette.org © Musée d'Art de Joliette

Of trades and men Log-driving saw its last days at the end of the 20th century. This rough and dangerous occupation involved moving “pitounes” (timber logs) downstream towards the Saint Lawrence River. Some of the many heroes of log-driving were the raftsmen, who rode the assemblage of logs called rafts. These expanses of logs were held together by a boom chain (a string of long logs connected by a chain). Balancing themselves like tightrope walkers, the log drivers would steer the floating trunks with large pike poles, also known as cant-hooks. At the logging camp, their colleagues of the log squaring crew (specializing in squaring the logs to make them into lumber), were called the markers (who determined which trees were to be cut), the cutters (equipped with their axes) and the adzers (or hewers who squared off the logs). In winter, the road icers were responsible for pouring water on

Our Lady of the Cap Shrine site in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, east of the Saint-Maurice River. This historical OPEN TO ALL, site, opened in 1720 and now known as WELCOME EVERYONE the Old Shrine, witnessed not only the colonization and development of the In Trois-Rivières, this place of devotion Catholic religion during the time of New to the Virgin Mary, whose original France, but also two miraculous events. At building was erected three centuries the end of the winter of 1879, the decision ago, constitutes an essential component was taken to build a new church, which of Quebec’s religious heritage. required that building stones be brought When traveling along the south shore across the river from the south shore. of the Saint Lawrence River opposite As the winter had been particularly mild

Trois-Rivières, you can easily spot its tall, that year, the absence of ice on the river Haute-Mauricie © Tourisme cone-shaped silhouette. Dominating the posed a problem. After much praying vast expanse of water at its feet, soaring of the rosary by the faithful, a heaven- © Jean-Sébastien Rivest Haute-Mauricie towards the heavens with its cross that sent ice bridge took shape, dubbed the SLICES OF HISTORY IN THE PARKS towers 78.5 meters high, the Basilica at Our Rosary Bridge. Later in 1888, in this same Village du Bûcheron Lady of the Cape Shrine is striking with its Old Shrine, the statue of the Virgin Mary, EXPERIENCE THE LIFE OF A LUMBERJACK! Did you know that Félix Leclerc was from La Tuque? A small museum

bold octagonal architecture and imposing which had recently been placed above Montreuil © SNDC - P. is devoted to him at the Parc des Chutes-de-la-Petite-Rivière- size. Though relatively recent (opened in the high altar, came to life, her eyes You can discover the harsh daily routine of an early 20th century Bostonnais, which also treats visitors to a fur trade interpretation 1964) this modern church, which boasts an opening and staring straight ahead for the Festival of the Assumption in August logging camp at Village forestier, located at the foot of Grandes- centre and a museum devoted to log-driving. Two other parks also impressive nave illuminated by splendid several minutes. This is known as the (candlelight processions, concerts and Piles Mountain. You can visit about twenty log buildings, explore the region’s past. Parc Ducharme de la Bostonnais offers stained-glass windows, is part of a religious Miracle of the Eyes. Because of these two celebrations) and Christmas of Lights including the blast furnace, the sawmill, the dormitories, the a centre for the appreciation of the arts and agri-food products. complex whose roots go far back in time. miracles, Our Lady of the Cape became from mid-December to the beginning stable, the outhouses, etc. The more adventurous can choose At the Centre de valorisation de Lac-Édouard, you can discover a key place of pilgrimage in Quebec. of January. In 2014, a Christmas market to stay overnight at a wilderness campsite or in a rustic room, the history of the sanatarium and railroad development, the early A WITNESS AND AN ACTOR Open year-round, its green, lush setting was added. with an evening spent next to the fireplace included. days of fishing expeditions, and an authentic general store. OF HISTORY in summer and attractive snow-covered - - No reservations are required and admission is free of charge. The oldest stone church in Canada was winter landscape play host to many TROIS-RIVIÈRES GRANDES-PILES - built early in the 18th century, on an ideal events. The most important ones are www.sanctuaire-ndc.ca www.museedubucheron.com www.tourismehautemauricie.com

052 authentiC quebec Lanaudière / mauricie 053 REMEMBERING THE AREA’S FOUNDERS © Tourisme Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme ©

Boréalis SURPRISING ACTIVITIES MEMORIES OF PAPER In addition to its historically-focused permanent and temporary exhibitions, visitors can make their own handcrafted The Boréalis museum vibrantly brings paper, take part in an unusual and to life the history and small stories mysterious scavenger hunt in the heart that shaped the region’s industrial of the underground vaults, illuminated landscape. only with ultraviolet lights, or stimulate It’s an ode to the workers of Quebec’s their five senses in the 5S passageway, paper industry. It celebrates the where they can experience the working

lumberjacks and log drivers who risked conditions that factory workers of the © Uppernative their lives moving logs down the rivers, period were exposed to, a far cry from and all the workers of an industry that today’s comforts. Boréalis is also a lovely thrived in the 20th century during the natural setting to discover. In the park, Bistro Aux Confluents heyday of Trois-Rivières, long recognized located at the confluence of the Saint Boréalis is also the Bistro Aux Confluents, as the newsprint paper capital of the Maurice and St. Lawrence Rivers, visitors or the art and science of holding you captive world. Built in the 1920s and located in can enjoy the large terrace on nice days in a truly charming place as you sit under the water filtration plant that formerly and take in the view of the river and Saint a covered terrace with a view of the river belonged to the Canadian International Quentin Island nearby. while indulging in cuisine featuring regional Quebec products. A little restaurant where Paper Company (CIP), Boréalis is more - freshness is a priority, in a setting that not than a museum – it’s a place where you TROIS-RIVIÈRES only blends history and modernity, but can experience the human story. www.borealis3r.ca provides an outstanding view to boot!

054 authentiC quebec Trois-Rivières IN HIGH SPIRITS!

Trois-Rivières is feeling high-spirited. In summer, the city teems with events and festivals that feature dance, song, poetry, sports competitions, story and legend telling, etc. It’s easy to fall under the charm of this human-scaled city. It can be discovered on foot through its unique urban paths and thematic tours such as the Promenade de la poésie (poetry promenade) and the 100 % cultural experience tours. During these relaxed walks, you’ll be able to roam through art galleries and artists’ workshops and you’ll have a chance to meet the city’s residents, who are always happy to welcome you. - © Tourisme Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme © TROIS-RIVIÈRES www.tourismetroisrivieres.com © Mathieu Dupuis

URBAN LIFE Cruise passengers and circus crowds Trois-Rivières is also a port city that has managed to reclaim the water that surrounds it everywhere. When USER-FRIENDLY URBAN LIFE the big cruise ships dock along the Saint Lawrence River, the harbour port becomes a festive gourmet haven. Upon disembarking, cruise passengers have direct access to the downtown core and the historic district and can enjoy Festivals, popular events, art galleries, museums, thematic tours, touring the city on foot or exploring nature nearby. Nor far away from the port, the new amphitheatre will be presen- bars and restaurants – the cities of Authentic Quebec exude a festive ting all-new Cirque du Soleil shows through 2017, holding energy, and it’s all yours for the taking. the promise of many a beautiful evening under the stars. WORDS Philippe Renault As the last of the bathers are returning from Île Saint- Quentin beach located at the mouth of the Saint-Maurice River, conversations are in full swing on the terraces of Rue n both summer and winter, the two regions of Authentic des Forges. The local people appreciate their quality of life Quebec are bursting with exciting cultural events. The and are ever so willing to share their collective happiness! festival season opens with Danse Encore (Trois-Rivières), a TROIS-RIVIÈRES

I © Buzz Productions www.tourismetroisrivieres.com huge party for the whole family, marking the start of summer. After that comesLe FestiVoix de Trois-Rivières, featuring the most popular singers and groups of the province and beyond. CULTURE AND FUN IN THE STREETS Manoir de Niverville The Mémoire et Racines festival in Saint-Charles-Borromée is Did you know that Trois-Rivières was declared a Culture Capital An historic stop for fans of traditional arts, while Joliette hosts theFestival de of Canada in 2009? From June to October, the atmosphere is in at l'Île-des-Moulins Lanaudière, a celebration of classical music, in July. In mid- full swing in concert halls and on the streets as the city becomes A stop at l’Île-des-Moulins, August, get your taste buds ready for the Fêtes gourmandes a hub of artistic expression, showcasing artists from Quebec and not far from Vieux-Terrebonne, will allow you to discover

© Festival international de la poésie de Trois-Rivières © Festival international de la poésie de Lanaudière (Saint-Jacques-de-Montcalm) which is now around the world. All summer long, the atmosphere radiates from not only a remarkable part of the Chefs’ Tour circuit known as Goûtez le Québec. Place Bourget, the city of Joliette’s centrifugal force, surrounded historical site – the second During Indian summer, Trois-Rivières will host its gourmet by delightful bars, terraces and restaurants, while things are largest historic restoration site e Poetry without borders in Trois-Rivières celebration known as Délices d’Automne, just before Saint- hopping at Shawinigan’s 5 Rue and at the microbreweries. You in the province next to Place Trois-Rivières didn’t usurp its title of poetry capital, awarded by Félix Tite is transformed into the cowboy capital of Quebec with can wander through the lively streets of Vieux-Terrebonne or the Royale in Quebec City – but st Leclerc in 1985. With 2015 marking its 31 annual edition, the Inter- its famous Festival Western. Winter is no excuse for staying at arts district of Assomption before stopping at an art gallery or also a place that’s perfect national Poetry Festival, held over ten days in October, brings together home when events such as Christmas markets, tomcod fishing, an artisanal chocolate producer, or before going to admire the for relaxation or recreational some hundred poets from five continents to participate in nearly 350 Nuits Polaires (Trois-Rivières), Saint-Côme en glace, and les sunset on the banks of the Mille-Îles River. Here, the intimate, activities. A local favourite activities. A highly anticipated event in this city that displays 400 poems year-round. on its walls and 5,000 in Parc Champlain, 365 days a year. Festi-Glace de la rivière l’Assomption give you an opportunity friendly side of the city is what matters most, with everything TERREBONNE

TROIS-RIVIÈRES / www.fiptr.com to shake off the cold and have lots of fun! within reach and ready to be discovered at a leisurely pace. n Lanaudière, Olivier Croteau Tourisme © www.iledesmoulins.com

Laurendeau, this project was selected Cogeco Amphitheater for its elegant design and for the way it A PLACE IN THE SUN generously opens onto the water.

The city of Trois-Rivières is now home to A LANDMARK SUMMER EVENT this fine-looking leading cultural venue For its kickoff show on July 15, 2015, the that already has a star-filled program. amphitheatre has pulled off a master- An aesthetically harmonious modern stroke by presenting an exclusive Cirque building facing the confluence of the de Soleil performance. In fact, every

Saint-Maurice and Saint Lawrence summer during its first three years of © Amphithéâtre Cogeco Rivers, this indoor and outdoor concert operation, the venue will offer a brand hall boasts 14,000 m2 (150,700 sq. ft.) of new show by this world-famous circus. Dommage, formed in 1972. You can bet space, covered seating for 3,500, plus The first production – 25 artists on stage that locals, Quebecers and visitors alike room for 5,500 standing spectators for 75 minutes of entertainment, music will be crazy about it! outdoors on the grassy esplanade, and poetry – is entitled “Le monde - for a total audience capacity of 9,000. est fou” (the world is crazy), and pays TROIS-RIVIÈRES Designed by Montreal architect Paul tribute to the iconic musical group Beau www.amphitheatrecogeco.com

058 authentiC quEbec Shawinigan URBAN LIFE THE GREAT SEDUCTION

The pioneering city in the industrial development of Canada invites you to learn more about its past thanks to Cité de l’énergie, a city inside a city. But this region’s true wealth resides in its natural surroundings. Throughout the year, the city serves as the perfect base camp for those wanting to discover nature or engage in recreational and sports activities. Did you know that “Shawi”, the locals’ nickname for the city, has a 5th Avenue and a Broadway, which, though more modest than New York City’s famous streets, offer specialized shops, gourmet restaurants, pastry shops and teahouses, lining both sides of the new Place

du Marché? And the streets are worth visiting for an Alonso © Festival de Lanaudière, Christina evening out, with the lively atmosphere of its two well- known microbreweries guaranteed to last until the musicians’ performances and broadcast many concerts offered at the Fernand- wee hours. Finally, if the day is gloomy, you can visit The Festival de Lanaudière Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation Church to discover CLASSICAL MAGIC them on large screens. The program Lindsay Amphitheatre and in local the wonderful frescoes painted by Ozias Leduc, or, in includes symphonic, choral and chamber churches, performances are also scheduled the summer months, you can learn almost everything music featuring internationally renowned at Joliette’s Musée d’Art and at Rolland- you need to know about Canadian diplomacy as you Every year, the largest classical music orchestra leaders, soloists and ensembles. Brunelle Hall, with other festival activities, view the collection of gifts at the very modern Prime festival in Canada offers a series of For five weeks, a festive atmosphere reigns, such as movie nights and morning yoga Minister Jean Chrétien Museum. concerts performed in the Fernand- with families, couples and groups of friends sessions, rounding out the programming. Lindsay Amphitheatre and in churches picnicking and enjoying the fresh air while The Festival de Lanaudière is a magical - SHAWINIGAN / www.tourismeshawinigan.com in the region. listening to great works of classical music. musical experience like no other! To the great delight of all spectators, The exceptional acoustics of this natural - © Étienne Boisvert whether they are seated under the roof amphitheatre never fail to strike a deep JOLIETTE or on the lawn, seven cameras film the chord with listeners. In addition to the www.lanaudiere.org © Shooter © Cité de l'énergie Festival Western de St-Tite Dragao: Cité de l’énergie BIG COWBOY EVENT ESSENTIALLY FANTASTIC Imagine a village echoing with the cries of ‘’yee-haw’’ for ten days! A roaring mountain, a newborn dragon, a young magician Every September, 600,000 visitors gather in Saint-Tite, a village with of the elements who comes to the rescue, a naval battle, an a population of 4,000 that is totally transformed for the occasion. impressive flying machine – the next Amos Daragon adventure, The Festival Western, among the most renowned events of its type created by the famous author Bryan Perro, will leave audiences in North America, presents a wealth of activities: rodeos (of course!) speechless. Special effects, pyrotechnics, acrobats, costumes, and also concerts, country dancing, games for the whole family, a big original music by Jeannot Bournival, one of Fred Pellerin’s col- parade and their famous Western-style crowds. For accommodations laborators – the brand new show presented Tuesday through that match the occasion – something American-style, where space is Saturday evenings in July and August at the amphitheatre not a worry – opt for the Comfort Inn Hotel in Trois-Rivières. Get some of the Cité de l’énergie will blow you away. rest, but remember: the cowboy boots and hat stay on at all times! - - CITÉ DE L’ÉNERGIE, SHAWINIGAN SAINT-TITE / www.fwst.ca www.citedelenergie.com TROIS-RIVIÈRES / www.troisrivierescomfortinn.com

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A, Trois-Rivières Tél. : +1 844 522-2642 [email protected] COMFORT INN Tél. : +1 819 377-5971 www.kabania.ca www.tourismemauricie.com CHALETS LA SAINTE PAIX TROIS-RIVIÈRES www.aubergelacst-pierre.com Page 24 Discover an American-style THE CAMPGROUND AT TOURISME LANAUDIÈRE Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac & hotel in the heart of Authentic LES SUITES DE LAVIOLETTE THE PARC ÉCOTOURISTIQUE 3568, rue Church, Rawdon Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel Quebec offering spacious 7201, rue Notre-Dame Ouest DE LAC-ÉDOUARD Tél. : +1 450 834-2535 Tél. : +1 819 386-5304 accommodations. Take advantage Trois-Rivières Page 37 [email protected] www.chaletslasaintepaix.com of the hotel’s choice location Tél. : +1 819 377-4747 489, rue Principale, Lac-Édouard www.lanaudiere.ca within proximity of Quebec’s lush www.suiteslaviolette.com Tél. : +1 819 653-2238 CHALET NATUR’EAU natural surroundings and large www.parcecolacedouard.com Page 24 urban centres. The Comfort Inn HÔTEL L’URBANIA 22, chemin Natur’Eau, Mandeville Hotel, comfort guaranteed at an 3600, boul. Gene H. Kruger PARC DE LA RIVIÈRE BATISCAN Tél. : +1 450 835-1300 affordable price. Trois-Rivières Page 37 © Tourisme Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme © www.natureau.com 6255, rue Corbeil Tél. : +1 819 379-3232 Murphy Sector Trois-Rivières www.hotellurbania.com (Du Plateau de la Rivière TOURISME SHAWINIGAN POURVOIRIE CHALETS DES PINS Tél. : +1 819 371-3566 and Yurt campgrounds) FRESH AIR Page 17 DU LAC BLANC Page 24 www.troisrivierescomfortinn.com HÔTEL GOUVERNEUR 575, route 352, Saint-Stanislas 522, 5e Rue, Shawinigan Pp. 29, 41 5749, chemin Vincent-Massey, Rawdon TROIS-RIVIÈRES Tél. : +1 418 328-3599 PARC RÉGIONAUX Tél. : +1 819 537-7249 1000, chemin du Domaine Tél. : +1 450 834-3401 975, rue Hart, Trois-Rivières www.parcbatiscan.com DE LA MATAWINIE www.tourismeshawinigan.com Pellerin, Saint-Alexis-des-Monts www.chaletsdespins.com Tél. : +1 819 379-4550 Page 15 Tél. : +1 819 265-4242 www.gouverneur.com Central Reservations Office www.pourvoirielacblanc.com LODGING CHALETS LANAUDIÈRE Tél. : +1 450 883-2730 Page 25 SUPER 8 HÔTEL www.parcsregionaux.org AUBERGE HOTEL 8082, chemin du Lac Morgan, Rawdon 3185, boul. 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Ducharme, La Tuque 4000, chemin Yvon-Plante Saint- Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Tél. : +1 418 507-6668 www.baluchon.com 251, chemin Fusey, Saint-Donat Tél. : +1 819 376-1991 Tél. : +1 819 523-4551 Alexis-des-Monts Tél. : +1 819 538-3232 www.manitoumushers.ca TAKING Tél. : +1 819 424-1333 https://www.deltahotels.com/ www.hotelsmarineau.com/ Tél. : +1 819 265-4444 www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/qc/ TO THE SKIES HAVRE FAMILIAL – www.legrandr.ca Hotels/Delta-Trois-Rivieres latuque www.sacacomie.com mauricie/index.aspx LA MAURICIE NATIONAL OUTDOOR PARK OF CANADA HYDRAVION AVENTURE CENTRE AUBERGE DU VIEUX MOULIN AUBERGE GOUVERNEUR HÔTEL MARINEAU LE BALUCHON TOURISME HAUTE-MAURICIE Pp. 16, 40 Page 38 Page 22 Pp. 25, 41 SHAWINIGAN MATTAWIN ECO RESORT Page 16 Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc 410, avenue Ringuette, 1085, rang du Havre Familial 200, chemin du Vieux-Moulin 1100, promenade 3911, route 155, Trois-Rives Pp. 21, 38, 42 3701, boulevard Ducharme, La Tuque Tél. : +1 819 538-3232 Saint-Étienne-des-Grès Sainte-Béatrix Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie du Saint-Maurice, Shawinigan Tél. : +1 819 646-5766 3550, chemin des Trembles, Saint-Paulin Tél. : +1 819 523-5930 www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/qc/ Tél.: +1 819 609-9358 Tél. : +1 450 883-2271 Tél. : +1 450 884-0211 Tél. : +1 819 537-6000 www.hotelsmarineau.com/ Tél. : +1 819 268-2555 www.tourismehautemauricie.com mauricie/index.aspx www.hydravion.ca www.havrefamilial.com www.auberge-lanaudiere.com www.gouverneurshawinigan.com mattawin www.baluchon.com

062 authentiC quebec Lanaudière / mauricie 063 CANARDS OUR LADY AUBERGE MAUREL-COULOMBE OF THE CAPE SHRINE MANAWAN Pages 44 to 46 Page 53 Page 35 1061, rang du Sacré Coeur 626, rue Notre-Dame Est 80, rue Metapeckeka Saint-Jean-de-Matha Trois-Rivières Manawan Tél. : +1 450 886-2544 Tél. : +1 819 374-2441 Tél. : +1 450 757-9361 STAYING AT SAVOUR www.domainemaurelcoulombe.com www.sanctuaire-ndc.ca www.aubergemanawan.com AN OUTFITTER GOÛTEZ LANAUDIÈRE FORMAGERIE BORÉALIS, AUBERGE LANAUDIÈRE Page 45 FX PICHET CENTRE D’HISTOIRE REFUGE OUTFITTERS www.goutezlanaudiere.ca Pages 44 to 46 DE L’INDUSTRIE PAPETÈRE DU TRAPPEUR ASSOCIATION 400, boulevard Lanaudière Page 54 Pp. 35, 38 Page 28 LA COURGERIE Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade 200, avenue des Draveurs 2120, chemin Saint-François www.pourvoirielanaudiere.com Page 46 Tél. : +1 418 325-3536 Trois-Rivières Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc Lanaudière, Christian Rouleau Tourisme © © Shooter 2321, rang Grand Saint-Pierre www.fromageriefxpichet.com Tél. : +1 819 372-4633 Tél. : +1 819 532-2600 MAURICIE Sainte-Élisabeth www.borealis3r.ca www.refugedutrappeur.com OUTFITTERS Tél. : +1 450 752-2950 DÉLICES D’ANTAN ASSOCIATION www.lacourgerie.com Pages 44 to 46 LA CITÉ DE L’ÉNERGIE CLUB ODANAK Page 28 446, rang de Page 61 Pp. 29, 35 www.naturemauricie.com VAL NOTRE-DAME la Rivière-Bayonne Sud 1000, avenue Melville Lac Castor, La Tuque ABBEY Berthierville Shawinigan Tél. : +1 819 523-8420 KAN-À-MOUCHE Page 46 Tél. : +1 450 836-0540 Tél. : +1 819 536-8516 www.clubodanak.com Page 27 220, chemin de la Montagne- www.delicesdantan.com www.citedelenergie.com 7639, chemin Brassard Coupée, Saint-Jean-de-Matha Saint-Michel-des-Saints Tél. : +1 450 960-2891. SIMON TURCOTTE MUSÉE DU BÛCHERON Tél. : +1 450 833-6662 www.abbayevalnotredame.ca CONFITURIER Pp. 46, 52 www.kanamouche.com Pages 44 to 46 840, 5e Avenue (route 155) © Cité de l'énergie Mauricie, Michel Julien Tourisme © TERRE DES BISONS 531, rue Principale Grandes-Piles POURVOIRIE Page 46 Sainte-Marcelline-de-Kildare Tél. : +1 819 538-7895 DU LAC BLANC 6855, chemin Parkinson, Rawdon Tél. : +1 450 883-3926 www.museedubucheron.com KEY EVENTS Pp. 29, 41 Tél. : +1 450 834-6718 www.simonturcotte.com URBAN 1000, chemin www.terredesbisons.com MUSÉE D’ART DISCOVERIES du Domaine Pellerin LE BRUN’S GENERAL DE JOLIETTE Pages 56 to 61 In Authentic Quebec, every season brings new opportunities Saint-Alexis-des-Monts CHEZ DANY STORE Page 52 to take part in major events that draw festive crowds. Tél. : +1 819 265-4242 SUGAR SHACK Pages 44 to 46 145, rue du Père-Wilfrid-Corbeil TOURISME Here’s our must-attend list. www.pourvoirielacblanc.com Page 47 192, route du Pied de la Côte Joliette TROIS-RIVIÈRES 195, rue de la Sablière Maskinongé Tél. : +1 450 756-0311 1457, rue Notre-Dame Centre SUMMER festivalwestern.com). Défis du Parcs (end CLUB ODANAK Trois-Rivières Tél. : +1 819 227-2650 www.museejoliette.org Trois-Rivières of September in Shawinigan, lesdefis.ca). Pp. 29, 35 Tél. : +1 819 370-4769 www.magasingenerallebrun.com Tél. : +1 819 375-1122 JUNE. Festival International Danse Encore Lac Castor, La Tuque www.cabanechezdany.com PARC DES CHUTES- www.tourismetroisrivieres.com (early June in Trois-Rivières, dansencore.ca). OCTOBER. International Poetry Festival (early Tél. : +1 819 523-8420 DE-LA-PETITE-RIVIÈRE- FestiVoix de Trois-Rivières (end of June, October in Trois-Rivières, fiptr.com). Oktoberfest www.clubodanak.com LE TROU DU DIABLE BOSTONNAIS TOURISME beginning of July, festivoix.com). des Québecois (beginning of October in MICROBREWERY Page 52 SHAWINIGAN Repentigny, oktoberfestdesquebecois.com). SEIGNEURIE DU TRITON Pages 44 to 46 3701, boulevard Ducharme 522, 5e Rue JULY. Festival Mémoire et Racines (in Joliette Festival Blues de Joliette (beginning of October, Page 31 412, avenue Willow La Tuque Shawinigan and Saint-Charles-Borromée, memoireracines. jolietteblues.com). Lac-Édouard Shawinigan Tél. : +1 819 523-5930 Tél. : +1 819 537-7249 org). Le Festival de Lanaudière (July to August Tél. : +1 819 653-2150 Tél. : +1 819 537-9151 VISIT/SEE www.tourismehautemauricie.com www.tourismeshawinigan.com in Joliette, lanaudiere.org). Le Cirque du Soleil WINTER www.seigneuriedutriton.com www.troududiable.com in Trois-Rivières (from July 15 to August 15 at the FORGES DU L’ÎLE-DES-MOULINS TOURISME Amphithéâtre Cogeco, amphitheatrecogeco. DECEMBER. La route des Marchés de POURVOIRIE NÉMISKAU VIGNOBLE PRÉMONT SAINT-MAURICE Page 56 DES MOULINS com/en). Dragao, a show being presented Noël de Lanaudière (Joliette, Terrebonne, Page 32 Pages 44 to 46 NATIONAL 866, rue Saint-Pierre 5000, côte de Terrebonne at the Cité de l’énergie (Shawinigan, l’Assomption, lanaudiere.ca/marches-noel/ La Tuque 2030, rue Paul-Lemay HISTORIC SITE Terrebonne Terrebonne citedelenergie.com). fr). Les Marchés de Noël de Trois-Rivières. Tél. : +1 819 523-6789 Sainte-Angèle-de-Prémont Page 49 Tél. : +1 450 471-0619 Tél. : +1 866 964-0681 www.nemiskau.com Tél. : +1 819 696-8196 10000, boulevard des Forges www.iledesmoulins.com www.tourismedesmoulins.com AUGUST. Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (early JANUARY. Noël en lumière at Our www.vignoblepremont.com Trois-Rivières August, gp3r.com). Les Fêtes gourmandes de Lady of the Cape Shrine (Trois-Rivières, POURVOIRIE Tél. : +1 819 378-5116 TOURISME Lanaudière – Goûtez le Québec (mid-August, sanctuaire-ndc.ca). Festi-Glace de la rivière DOMAINE BAZINET FERME GUY RIVEST www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/qc/ JOLIETTE goutezlequebec.com). Trois-Rivières en Blues L’Assomption (in Joliette from mid-January Page 30 Pages 44 to 46 saintmaurice/index.aspx 500, boulevard Dollard (end of August, www.3renblues.com). to mid-February, festiglace.ca). Féeries 3000, chemin Bazinet 1305, chemin Laliberté Joliette d’hiver de Saint-Donat (mid-January to mid- Sainte-Émélie-de-l’Énergie Rawdon MUSÉE QUÉBÉCOIS Tél. : +1 450 759-5013 AUTUMN February, saint-donat.ca). Festival de pêche Tél. : +1 450 886-4444 Tél. : +1 450 834-5127 DE CULTURE www.tourismejoliette.com aux petits poissons des chenaux (January www.domainebazinet.com www.fermeguyrivest.com POPULAIRE ABORIGINAL SEPTEMBER. Les Délices d’automne and February in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, AND OLD PRISON EXPERIENCES TOURISME (beginning of September in Trois-Rivières, associationdespourvoyeurs.com). POURVOIRIE CLUB BOULANGERIE GUAY OF TROIS-RIVIÈRES HAUTE-MAURICIE delicesdautomne.qc.ca). La Classique HOSANNA Pages 44 to 46 Page 51 TOURISME MANAWAN (LA TUQUE) internationale de canots de la Mauricie (early FEBRUARY. Festival Saint-Côme en glace Page 41 11760, rue Notre Dame Ouest 200, rue Laviolette Page 34 3701, boulevard Ducharme September, from La Tuque to Trois-Rivières, (first half of February, stcomelanaudiere. 3460, route 155, Trois-Rives Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières Manawan La Tuque classiquedecanots.com). Festival Western ca). Défi nordique Géo Plein Air Shawinigan Tél. : +1 819 646-5244 Tél. : +1 819 377-1010 Tél. : +1 819 372-0406 Tél. : +1 819 971-1190 Tél. : +1 819 523-5930 de Saint-Tite (mid-September, (middle or end of February, lesdefis.ca). www.clubhosanna.qc.ca www.boulangerieguay.ca www.culturepop.qc.ca www.voyageamerindiens.com www.tourismehautemauricie.com

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For a fun get-together that gives The countryside is ablaze with colours, Don’t let the cold weather deter you: everyone their fill of outdoor activities, but sight is not the only sense that will embrace winter instead of enduring La Mauricie National Park of Canada receive stimulation. Your eyes and legs it! This is what your musher might tell is the solution: all types of outdoor will both get a workout during a hike you before teaching you the basics activities are possible, including canoe- at Parc national du Mont-Tremblant; of dog-sled handling in preparation camping expeditions on some of the its hardwood forest cover guarantees a for your exploration of the white open park’s most beautiful lakes. Having spectacular show. After the effort, comfort spaces. The team at Pourvoirie Club “your” cottage and living at your own awaits you. First, offer your taste buds a Hosanna in Trois-Rives are specialists pace as you vacation in the midst of a treat as you drive along the country roads in this regard. For motorized thrills, lush natural setting is the essence of of the Lanaudière region: local producers snowmobiling remains a must in a stay at an outfitter’s:the Lac Blanc, and processors of the Goûtez Lanaudière! Authentic Quebec. L’Auberge du Lac Némiskau, Domaine Bazinet and Circuits touristiques gourmands Taureau is among the grand resorts Kan-À-Mouche outfitters have every- association offer everything you need where renting a snowmobile and thing it takes to please families in search and more for a memorable picnic in the having access to over 4,800 kilometers of self-renewal, adventure and good midst of the colourful fall scenery. Next, of groomed trails is child’s play. And catches! Add an element of culture and rejuvenate yourself inside and out by how about roughing it by sleeping entertainment to your summer vacation stopping at a place such as La Source in a rustic cabin or a teepee when it’s by visiting La Cité de l’énergie in Shawi- Bains Nordiques, a spa in an exquisite minus 30 outside? Stay at Auberge nigan – one of Quebec’s top tourist at- setting where time and stress fade away. Refuge du Trappeur – they have tractions, sure to thrill visitors of all ages. You’ll be equally delighted at LE baluchon everything you need and will even This summer it’s the venue for evening Eco Resort or GEOS Spa Sacacomie, share their Aboriginal know-how. presentations of the bewitching show where booking a room is a good idea. Dragao. Meanwhile, in Trois-Rivières, the The area is at its most beautiful in the fall, incomparable Cirque du Soleil awaits and visitors can enjoy unique experiences you at the new Cogeco Amphitheater, a such as herding cattle on horseback, stone’s throw from the harbourside park. like a real cowboy.

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